Candlemakers’ Petition
Tuesday, February 27th, 2007Hilarious satire on protectionism from Frédéric Bastiat, French economist, written in 1845. This is from back when “libertarianism” was known simply as “liberalism.”
A PETITION From the Manufacturers of Candles, Tapers, Lanterns, sticks, Street Lamps, Snuffers, and Extinguishers, and from Producers of Tallow, Oil, Resin, Alcohol, and Generally of Everything Connected with Lighting.
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We are suffering from […]
